Jochen Mannhart

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McLean County Selects Architect for Jail Expansion

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — After reviewing bids from six architectural firms, McLean County, Ill., officials have selected architecture and engineering firm The Farnsworth Group of Normal, Ill. The firm will also be working with global architecture firm HOK to design the community’s $45 million jail expansion project in Bloomington. The project will focus on improving general population capacity, increasing housing for female inmates and on expanding and improving mental health services.

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McLean County Jail Moves Toward New Mental Health Unit

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — McLean County officials are considering three new housing options for mentally ill jail inmates. Following a report by the Justice Department’s National Institute of Corrections (NIC), a county committee is currently reviewing recommendations to expand its jail facilities and provide housing options that are in line with federal standards and regulations.

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